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I’ve worked on my golf swing for many, many years. To the point of being fanatic. I’ve taken lessons, bought training aids, including dvds, books, ebooks, and made sure I had equipment fitted for me.

One thing I hadn’t really thought of that was so obvious was the motion of the golf swing. I know it sounds so completely and utterly simple, but I had been studying the golf swing from the WRONG angle for all these years, and until I finally started looking at the swings of the tour professionals I was not getting where I want to be with my game.

That all changed in a single MINUTE!

To get the right impression of the golf swing, you’ve got to view it from the back, NOT the side. From the back, you really see how circular the swing is. That was my ah ha moment after all these years. I’ve spent years on my downswing, but with the WRONG motion. Always coming down, down and down, and not around.

Take a look at the image below. See the circle?

Figure 2 is the figure you need to pay attention to. NOT figure one.

Notice the swing plane? See how the club goes around the golfer? Now for some of you, you might feel like it goes DOWN, but that thought for me is not a good one. When I think around I hit the ball solid.

So next time you are working on your swing and you’re studying the pros, make sure to watch from all the different angles and not just one angle like I did for all those years.

Fantastic Golf Swing Improvement Resource

If you want to learn simple tips and techniques to quickly improve your golf swing power and consistency, take a look at the Full Golf Swing DVD.

We are on Week 9 of our 10 week golf swing transformation with Morrie. Morrie had a frustrating week of golf, but we got him straightened out, and his spirits are back up. We’re on my main blog here, and unfortunately it does not allow comments, but I know your thoughts are with us.

The course and the greens look kind of trashed, but for some reason the video is doing some of this. The greens are much better than the video shows. Do I sound like I’m defending my course <grin>?

The Power Golf Swing Trainer we had Morrie try turned out so good for him, that he bought one right here on the site, and here’s what he had to say about it:

“Mike let me try his Power Golf Swing Trainer the other day…..and wow! It keeps your triangle and right arm in tact all through the swing. I added imediate distance and I could get through the ball with out trying to steer it. I ordered one for my self!

Many of you have been following “Mondays With Morrie” I’m Morrie, and this simple comfortable trainer worked for me in just a few swings I could see the triangle. Check out
my next episode tomorrow….you’ll see some mighty powerful results.”

Golf instruction is becoming high tec to say the least. To get a video of your swing is one of the most helpful things you can do to really take a look at the “root cause” of your swing faults and mishits. So once you get this video of your golf swing, what should you do next?

You have several options to take the next step. You can book a couple of lessons from a golf professional to work on what you saw on the video. You can go out on your own and purchase a golf instruction book at your local bookstore, or you can get a golf swing instruction video to learn in the privacy of your own home, without stepping foot outside your front door.

Don’t waste your money on a video or book that does not help you with your particular need. There is a lot of garbage out there, and it is imperative you stay focused on your “end goal”, which is different and unique for every golfer out there.

I am a firm believer in finding out the “cause” of your swing fault, and not just looking for a band aide to quickly fix it (because band aide fixes aren’t long term). Getting that initial video of your golf swing is the first start, then diagnosing what mechanically is happening, then finally locating the cause of it.

The last thing is to find is a resource like our Full Golf Swing DVD that will help you correct any mechanical inefficiency and get you on the path to better, more enjoyable golf.

With this approach, you’ll be shocked at how easy and quickly you can fix a swing fault forever! No more struggling on the course. You’re just a short way from playing your best golf!

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I have come across what I know to be the most effective power golf swing trainer to hit the market in a LONG time, that will definitely increase your power and more importantly your driving distance.

Take a look below at how I use this everyday, and can outdrive anyone in my foursome easily.

This is the Perfect Connextion Power Golf Swing Trainer available at Perform Better Golf!

Golf instruction just got a lot easier. Taking golf lessons is critical, but if you don’t have the correct feeling for a connected golf swing, you’ll struggle indefinitely. This swing trainer gives you “instant feel.”

Senior golfers struggle with golf swing mechanics due to declining physical abilities. You have 2 choices. Improve your physical abilities with golf-specific conditioning, or use effective swing trainers like this one to quickly see improvement. The combination of both is best!

Golfers need to understand feel, and feel is learned, not taught!

For any holiday,  Christmas, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and Birthday’s, this is a great golf gift!

Learning how to be better at golf is a lifelong mission for most of us. Peaks and valleys is commonplace. We all are addicted to the challenge of hitting a good shot, and once in a while hitting one that keeps us “coming back”.

Below is a list of golf improvement approaches that you can use independently or in combination to learn how to play better golf:

Golf Instruction

The golf swing requires certain movements that are not very natural, so golf swing instruction should be at the top of your list, especially if you’re a beginning golfer. Learning the fundamentals of golf is something every golfer needs and struggles with even as you improve.

Golf instruction can be through private one-on-one golf lessons. Group lessons (which are less expensive). Online instruction is becoming more and more popular. Golf instruction books. And golf instruction DVDs is another great alternative, that is much less costlier than private lessons.

Golf-Specific Fitness

I’m making this number 2 on the list, but easily could be a tie with number one, as many golfers, especially senior golfers have physical limitations that will not enable them to apply what they learn in their golf lessons, making improvement nearly impossible.

I am a firm believer that you are only capable of what your body can do in golf. In simpler terms, your body is keeping you from a better game. How many times have you told yourself you need a bigger backswing? Come on…be honest! What you are indirectly telling yourself, is your body can’t make a bigger backswing, and I’m telling you the ONLY way to improve it is with golf-specific stretching exercises specific to your backswing.

If you’re looking for longer drives, you need to improve your core strength and flexibility. This is the engine to your golf swing. When I talk about fitness, I’m not talking about going to a gym, and spending 2 grueling hours a day. I’m talking about doing, easy, fun and effective exercises right in your home with minimal equipment.

All you need is an exercise ball, exercise tubing (w/handles) and hand weights. That’s your entire golf fitness “in-home” gym. For under $50 you can have your own golf fitness gym, and start seeing results quickly.

If you need guidance on your golf fitness program, take a look at my Effortless Golf Swing Training System.

Golf Swing Training Aids

Another great option that can be very effective for specific swing faults is a golf swing training aid. There is a lot of garbage out there, and a few good pieces. The goal of any training aid is to ultimately make your swing better, but more specifically to help you correct YOUR personal swing fault.

This swing fault may be any number of them, such as a slice, top, thin, chunk, hook, pop up or any other ugly mishit that we all hate. There is only ONE training aid I think so highly of that I offer it on my site. The hinged golf club is an absolute gem of a training aid.

This club gives you INSTANT feedback as to the mistake you’re making in your golf swing. Whether it be a jerky takeaway, or an off plane swing, the hinge will break to show you it’s incorrect. Whether your tempo is off, or your swing plane, this training aid will get you corrected making a near perfect golf swing in no time!

I’ll be back later today, to finish this post, so stay tuned!